// Sustain meet sweet. Delight in dough over fresh fruit. A delicate crunch folds stone fruit and fresh berries. Time well spent in the making. Are moments on your side? If so, dough’s a fine feeling. If not, a galette is special in how pie like but takes half the time.
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Food For Thought
Panic and fear, no. Who and what’s most important, I think so.
Home Cooked Mexican Rice
// My mom’s serious about food, especially Mexican Rice. One bite sends me packing or showered in affection. I’ve experienced both but for you, a recipe of admiration. Stand out Mexican Rice begins with toasted long grains and a myriad of spices. Accent with the perfect amount of sauce then simmer to a fluff. A healthy chop of cilantro,…
There Once Was A Time
Twenty one years ago… We got engaged at Multnomah Falls. I wasn’t used to wearing a sparkly ring so while washing my hands, would set it on the counter. I made sure to put it back every time, except once. While working in sales, this man pointed to his ring finger and asked “is the…
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
// Pinto beans from scratch are life changing. A bold but true statement. Real pinto beans, sautéed onions, garlic, jalapeños, an assortment of spices and diced tomatoes – true story! When finished, whole beans melt in your mouth. Melt! And the flavor, astounding. Secret: I hover the pot, spoon after spoon, pretending to get the…
Pie Therapy
There’s something about pear pie. Over the years, we made three variations for friends, family, and neighbors. Pear delivers warmth and comfort. Something I unknowingly needed this past week.
Perfect Spice Pear Pie
// Oh pear. How do we love thee? Let me count the ways. With fresh lemon, zesty orange, nutmeg, cardamom and pure almond—you should be proud pear. In taste and texture, never should you be confused for apple.
Hummus Dill Snack Crackers
For a snack that awakens senses and fills the body, Follow me.
Lemon Garlic Hummus
This hummus proves—less is more. When making a stand alone and serve hummus, I add more ingredients. When layering into a sandwich or on snack crackers, I keep the recipe simple. We had plenty of crackers, but with the mix of garlic, lemon, and sea salt—ate the rest with cucumbers or I could be found…
Spiced German Chocolate Pie
// The ingredients intrigued but not together. I felt the inside would be chaotic, chunky, and sticky. But this past April, no other than German Chocolate would do. Not as imagined, but as it’s meant to be, so into the kitchen I went and to the holiday table pie accompanied. The lesson: move out my…
